Overview
BCE MACH LLC / RONALD 16 27 14 1H STA is an operational oil extraction facility in Alva, Oklahoma, United States. It supports domestic crude production in the Mid-Continent region.
BCE MACH LLC / RONALD 16 27 14 1H STA is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Mid-Continent oil province. Oklahoma has a long history of oil extraction, with many wells targeting the Anadarko Basin and other formations. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act requirements for oil and gas extraction. State-level oversight is provided by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this area include horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility may produce both crude oil and natural gas liquids. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility plays a role in maintaining domestic energy supply. Its location in a rural area of Oklahoma reflects the dispersed nature of extraction sites. The facility's operations are subject to environmental monitoring and reporting requirements to minimize impacts on local air and water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Woods County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities are common. The local environment includes agricultural land and prairie ecosystems. Potential environmental considerations include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment, and land disturbance. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's Underground Injection Control program and state-level spill prevention plans help manage these risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Alva, Oklahoma, at 1.28 miles west of CR430 and Hughes Road, in Woods County.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, likely using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to oil production in the Mid-Continent region.
Facilities must comply with federal EPA regulations (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act) and state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, including permitting and reporting requirements.
Key considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions management, and land disturbance mitigation, governed by programs like the EPA's Underground Injection Control and state spill prevention plans.
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